encourage vt.I encouraged her to work hard and to try for the examination. 我鼓励她用功并为这次考试做努力。The headmaster encouraged the candidates for the national maths competition to strive for the best results. 校长鼓励参加全国数学竞赛的选手们争取最好的成绩。encouragement n.Thank you for your encouragement.谢谢你的鼓励。This gave us great encouragement.这给了我们很大鼓舞。